Jupiter at opposition

[entropia]

http://www.universetoday.com/107415/tis-the-season-to-spot-jupiter-a-guide-to-the-2014-opposition/

I can't believe it is cloudy tonight. I spotted Jupiter two days ago, I could see the bands clearly even though my telescope is only 5'. 

By the way, I have an application on my iphone that shows where the Galilean moons are (and where they will be). It is called JupitersMoons. I am not sure if you can find it on Android. 

[ccfcbob]

http://www.universetoday.com/107415/tis-the-season-to-spot-jupiter-a-guide-to-the-2014-opposition/

I can't believe it is cloudy tonight. I spotted Jupiter two days ago, I could see the bands clearly even though my telescope is only 5'.

Raining hard here, not a chance of seeing anything. Seems that its either cloudy or raining ever since I got my 1st scope at the end of October, frustrating.

[Taijigazer]

Yeah I know how you feel, really itching to get a look at jupiter through my Skywatcher 130p. Hoping for cold weather in January. Have you downloaded a copy of Stellarium?

[iwannabswiss]

By the way, I have an application on my iphone that shows where the Galilean moons are (and where they will be). It is called JupitersMoons. I am not sure if you can find it on Android. 

That app does exist for Android, it is also part of a larger app called Night Sky Tools - Astronomy which has a lot more detail information.

[Kirscovitch]

I'm not sure of the exact time of opposition but I did manage to get out and view her for about an hour and a half tonight. Was brilliant even with the slight winds.

[ccfcbob]

Yeah I know how you feel, really itching to get a look at jupiter through my Skywatcher 130p. Hoping for cold weather in January. Have you downloaded a copy of Stellarium?

 Downloaded yes. Very good program and also got 'turn left at Orion' but there's only so much you can stand without going outside though.

I just need a bit more patience

[entropia]

I'm not sure of the exact time of opposition but I did manage to get out and view her for about an hour and a half tonight. Was brilliant even with the slight winds.

Lucky you but I guess it was freezing last night. Too bad the Packers lost.

[entropia]

That app does exist for Android, it is also part of a larger app called Night Sky Tools - Astronomy which has a lot more detail information.

Thank you. I see a Night Sky 2 by iCandi apps, I wonder if they are the same

[Pete Presland]

i imaged Jupiter a couple of days back and could not believe how much bigger it was than my previous images!

[Kirscovitch]

Lucky you but I guess it was freezing last night. Too bad the Packers lost.

It was pretty cold but while at the EP I didn't even think once about how bad the Packers played!

[Moonshane]

don't panic about missing the opposition. the view will be affected more by good or bad seeing than being a little further or closer way from us.

[AstroJon]

It is looking pretty clear here at the moment. However considering the bins keep getting blown all over the garden on a daily basis I doubt I will be getting the scope out any time soon.